RAF Dambusters begin final Afghan mission

The Royal Air Force’s "Dambusters", 617 Squadron, have taken over from 12 (Bomber) Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The handover marks the start of 617 Squadron’s final mission as a Tornado GR4 Squadron, working alongside the RAF’s 904 Expeditionary Air Wing at Kandahar.
In its new role at Kandahar 617 Squadron will provide armed overwatch and vital aerial reconnaissance for Afghan-led ground forces. It is the last operational tour for 617 Squadron as a Tornado GR4 unit; next year the famous Squadron, currently celebrating its 70th Anniversary, will disband. It will reform in 2016 to fly the RAF’s new Lightning II aircraft.
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